Staff Accountant - AR

Essential Job Functions

• Manage and oversee the full-cycle accounts receivable process.
• Prepare and issue accurate in-timely customer invoices in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients to support effective collections and issue resolution.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively follow up on outstanding balances; identify slow-paying accounts and recommend appropriate collection actions.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, unapplied cash, and customer account issues.
• Perform daily cash management activities, including recording bank deposits, maintaining and distributing cash receipt logs, and posting payments to the accounts receivable subledger.
• Complete monthly accounts receivable reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the AR subledger.
• Prepare journal entries related to revenue, cash receipts, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP, maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Aid in revenue recognition and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare AR-related reports, including aging schedules, DSO metrics and cash forecasts.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to enhancing Revenue and AR procedures and controls.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a staff accountant role with a focus on accounts receivable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, and data analysis).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.